Receptionist

Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,571.00 - £22,260.00 Annually (Actual) NJC B1 - SCP4 - 6 £25,185 - £25,989

Receptionist job summary

Term-time only + Training Days, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our school, you will help create a welcoming and warm environment for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. We are seeking someone who can build positive relationships, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the school with professionalism at all times. This role sits at the heart of our community and we are looking for someone who will live and breathe our values in everything they do.

About our School

We are a welcoming and supportive community, made special by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about giving every young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students to aim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.

At Crawshaw Academy, we believe education is about more than results. It is about helping young people grow into confident, kind and well-rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to really know each student, recognising their strengths, nurturing their talents and encouraging them to do their best.

We value the opportunities learning beyond the classroom can bring. Through a wide range of extracurricular activities, from sport and the arts to trips and performances, students are able to discover new interests, build friendships and develop important skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience. These experiences also help students gain a greater understanding of different cultures, traditions and ways of life.

We set high standards because we care. We know what helps young people succeed and we provide the right balance of challenge, guidance and support so every student feels confident, supported and able to thrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A warm and approachable communicator, who is able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Highly organised, managing attendance, enquiries and daily administrative tasks efficiently.
• Calm and professional, especially during busy periods like school drop‑off, emergencies, or safeguarding situations.
• Reliable and discreet, maintaining confidentiality and supporting the smooth running of the school office.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Jo Bentley at CAHR@ca.rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage early application. This role may close early, should a suitable candidate be found.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Crawshaw Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crawshaw Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawshaw-academy

We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.

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